Sermons on sabbatical year:

The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 17, 2012

When the angels proclaimed the birth of Christ they brought tidings of great joy! Joy is better than happiness for it does not depend on the cirucmstances of life but rather the person of Christ!

The Year of the Lord’s Favor (2) - Isaiah 61 - December 16, 2012 As I begin this morning I want to invite you to take a moment to consider the first question in your sermon notes. That question asks you to complete this statement: “Happiness is ….” And then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: *other

A New Year 2012

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Dec 22, 2012

a challenge for the new year

Today marks the first day of the first month of a new year. As you reflect upon the past year, what kind of year was it? A mile-marker year or a forgettable year, A year of blessing or hardship? As we look back at 2011, we see a lot of heartache, my Dad’s stoke, the death of Penny’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

400 Years Of Silence

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 25, 2012

Intertestemental years; Where is God?

INTERTESTAMENTAL YEARS: MALACHI: 432 BC--- MATTHEW: 40 AD “BEHOLD, I AM GOING TO SEND YOU ELIJAH T PROPHET BEFORE T COMING OF T GREAT & TERRIBLE DAY OF T LORD. HE WILL RESTORE T HEARTS OF T FATHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN & T HEARTS OF T ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

New Year - 2013

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2012

Friend, you cannot fight the enemy with a complacent spirit! A passive attitude will not conquer and possess! Are you listening to me?

Begin with a bang! Possess the land - 2013! Leviticus 20:24 But I have said to you, "You shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey." I am the LORD your God, who has separated you from the peoples.” Friend, you cannot fight the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Year Resolution Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2013

Paul’s writing to the Ephesians gives us some sound spiritual resolves for the next year. 1- Be more God-like 2- Shun the evil of this world 3- Use your time wisely

INTRO.- ILL.- Here’s what one guy wrote about a resolution he made: 1999: I will get my weight down below 180. 2000: I will watch my calories until I get below 190. 2001: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 200. 2002: I will try to develop a realistic attitude ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy New Year

Contributed by Neal Rolett on Jan 5, 2013

Four practical goals to ensure spiritual growth in the new year.

Intro: All of us have made New Year’s resolutions, and all us have broken them too. Many times our resolutions are abandoned before the sun goes down on January first. And I believe that very often we make New Year’s resolutions that have little to do with our spiritual well-being and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Pray For This Year

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 6, 2013

Paul’s prayer for the Colossians teaches us how to pray for ourselves and others this year.

“What To Pray For This Year” Colossians 1:9-14 Today is the first Sunday of a New Year! Perhaps you made a New Years resolution. Many of us do. Here is some interesting information about New Years resolutions from thee University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, (Published: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Year Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013

We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

“Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Year Praise

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012

The sermon is to remind us as we go into the New Year we are required to "Praise" God through out the entire year.

Psalm 148 Praise Praise can be uttered daily says the Chronicler. 30They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD. Praise is risen in ones heart at midnight Complines and lauds are uttered Psalms read and prayers were offered every three hours throughout a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Larry Allen on Jan 9, 2012

Without a vision the people perish

The Year of the LORD’s Favor TEXT: Luke 4:14-21 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

How can I be next year, that is DIFFERENT?

Colossians 3:12-14 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR 2012 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hidden Years Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 20, 2012

What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis?

Let's consider what Jesus might have learned: What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis? The New Testament provides only brief glimpses of Jesus’ youth and training. One such glimpse is found in Luke 2:40, where we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Year Promise. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014

God shall supply all your need.”This is the blessed assurance for you in this new year. What is your need? He will provide for you. Are you lacking in finance? He will supply for you. He will finish his work in you/and for you. He will supply all your nee

A NEW YEAR PROMISE. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.(Phil.4:19). Beloved this is the last day of the year.We are stepping in the new year,in a few hours.Here is a promise for a blessed New year.And I pray that we may all cling to this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patience In 40 Years

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that we are preserved and protected by CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST protecting and preserving you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are preserved and protected by CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:17 (Amplified Bible) 3:17 And with whom was He irritated and provoked and grieved for forty years? Was it not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Just A New Year

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2013

Resolve a new life, not just a new year.

Not Just a New Year Revelation 21:5 Here we are at New Year’s again. We have just celebrated Christmas with all of its parties and celebrations. And most of us have overindulged in food and spending, not to mention other areas. This is the time of the year we go on a guilt trip. We haven’t been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5, Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible